Coffee — Historic EnchantmentA study in color.
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Deep Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 56, 36, 29 · HSL 15.6°, 31.8%, 16.7%. Explore lighter and darker expressions without changing the original palette.
01 Shades & tints
QRCO’s HSL lightness steps, from 10% to 90%. Tap a swatch to preview it.
02 Color variants
The editor’s existing lightness offsets around #38241D.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#38241D14.60:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 16.5, 8.5, 8.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.0219
- HSL saturation
- 31.8%
- HSL lightness
- 16.7%
Aa On white · 14.60:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.44:1 · Below AA
Normal text: AA requires 4.5:1, AAA 7:1. Large text: AA requires 3:1, AAA 4.5:1. Ratings apply to the measured pair.
Strongest partner in this palette: #C2A188 at 6.08:1.
Terracotta
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 184, 118, 80 · HSL 21.9°, 42.3%, 51.8%. Explore lighter and darker expressions without changing the original palette.
01 Shades & tints
QRCO’s HSL lightness steps, from 10% to 90%. Tap a swatch to preview it.
02 Color variants
The editor’s existing lightness offsets around #B87650.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#B876505.75:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 55.8, 21.9, 31.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.2373
- HSL saturation
- 42.3%
- HSL lightness
- 51.8%
Aa On white · 3.66:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.75:1 · AA
Normal text: AA requires 4.5:1, AAA 7:1. Large text: AA requires 3:1, AAA 4.5:1. Ratings apply to the measured pair.
Strongest partner in this palette: #38241D at 3.99:1.
Muted Yellow
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 156, 145, 104 · HSL 47.3°, 20.8%, 51%. Explore lighter and darker expressions without changing the original palette.
01 Shades & tints
QRCO’s HSL lightness steps, from 10% to 90%. Tap a swatch to preview it.
02 Color variants
The editor’s existing lightness offsets around #9C9168.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#9C91686.66:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 60.2, -2.4, 23.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.2832
- HSL saturation
- 20.8%
- HSL lightness
- 51%
Aa On white · 3.15:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.66:1 · AA
Normal text: AA requires 4.5:1, AAA 7:1. Large text: AA requires 3:1, AAA 4.5:1. Ratings apply to the measured pair.
Strongest partner in this palette: #38241D at 4.63:1.
Terracotta
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 205, 143, 130 · HSL 10.4°, 42.9%, 65.7%. Explore lighter and darker expressions without changing the original palette.
01 Shades & tints
QRCO’s HSL lightness steps, from 10% to 90%. Tap a swatch to preview it.
02 Color variants
The editor’s existing lightness offsets around #CD8F82.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#CD8F827.85:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 65.2, 21.9, 16.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.3424
- HSL saturation
- 42.9%
- HSL lightness
- 65.7%
Aa On white · 2.68:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.85:1 · AAA
Normal text: AA requires 4.5:1, AAA 7:1. Large text: AA requires 3:1, AAA 4.5:1. Ratings apply to the measured pair.
Strongest partner in this palette: #38241D at 5.46:1.
Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 194, 161, 136 · HSL 25.9°, 32.2%, 64.7%. Explore lighter and darker expressions without changing the original palette.
01 Shades & tints
QRCO’s HSL lightness steps, from 10% to 90%. Tap a swatch to preview it.
02 Color variants
The editor’s existing lightness offsets around #C2A188.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#C2A1888.75:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 68.6, 8.4, 17.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.3874
- HSL saturation
- 32.2%
- HSL lightness
- 64.7%
Aa On white · 2.40:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.75:1 · AAA
Normal text: AA requires 4.5:1, AAA 7:1. Large text: AA requires 3:1, AAA 4.5:1. Ratings apply to the measured pair.
Strongest partner in this palette: #38241D at 6.08:1.
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